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endoplasm
[ en-duh-plaz-uhm ]
/ ˈɛn dəˌplæz əm /
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noun Cell Biology.
the inner portion of the cytoplasm of a cell.Compare ectoplasm (def. 1).
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British Dictionary definitions for endoplasm
endoplasm
/ (ˈɛndəʊˌplæzəm) /
noun
cytology the inner cytoplasm in some cells, esp protozoa, which is more granular and fluid than the outer cytoplasmSee ectoplasm (def. 1)
Derived forms of endoplasm
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Medical definitions for endoplasm
endoplasm
[ ĕn′də-plăz′əm ]
n.
A central, less viscous portion of the cytoplasm that is distinguishable in certain cells, especially motile cells and protozoa.
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en′do•plas′mic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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